Managing your move: Should you buy first or sell first?
Every homeowner is likely to move house at some point in their lives. As life changes, People and circumstances change. Whether upsizing or downsizing, one of the most frequent thoughts you would have in your mind is, “do I sell or buy first?” What are the upsides of Selling First? The biggest bonus…
Everything you need to know about downsizing and selling your home
We know there is a lot to consider when making the move into a retirement community and planning for your future. We’ve teamed up with our friends at The Atrium Lutwyche, who are dedicated to helping our clients make an informed decision that is right for them and their specific needs. Join us for our Retirement Living…
How to buy a property in Queensland
You’ve just found the perfect property- it was love at first sight! But, like many others before you, you might be stuck wondering “How do I buy it?” The buying process has 4 stages to it: pre-contract, conditional, unconditional and settlement/post-settlement. Pre-Contract At this stage, you decide you want to buy the property and speak…
Why Baby Boomers will have such a big effect on the property market
A ‘Baby boomer’ or a ‘Boomer’ is someone who was born between 1946 and 1964. They’re called this due to the large ‘Boom’ in population growth that occurred after WW2. Today, Boomers make up nearly 20% of the population so it’s important to be mindful of and observe their impact in the housing market. As…
How to run a silent auction
The only people who truly enjoy public auctions in Australia are the nosey neighbours living next door. But there is an alternative that may feel more comfortable. It’s called a silent auction. Leaning to choose between a silent auction, public auction, and private treaty is an important skill to be aware of and the success…
House Flipping. Are you at risk of overcapitalizing?
Many owners assume that investing a large amount of time, effort, and money improves their property value. However, the work completed on a property to increase the value does not always fall in line with the amount spent. What is flipping? Flipping houses is not a new concept. It’s been done well before shows like…
Prettifying your property
First impressions really do count! When it comes to buying a house, people will form up to 80% of their opinions within the first few minutes of entering a property and a poor first impression will take an astonishing length of time to rectify. A property shouldn’t just look neat and tidy, it should also…
Out with the mould and in with the new…
Whether its summer or winter in Brisbane we cannot seem to escape the dreaded mould spore. But with the onset of winter it is timely to think again about how to prevent a costly and unhealthy problem for your rental property. Depending on its extent, fixing the problem can involve anything from wiping the surface…
It’s all in the Nundahs
The suburb of Nundah is a socialite’s dream. With plenty of vibrant cafes, bars and shops to choose from, the gentrification process that began about a decade ago has slowly been pushing housing prices up. Nundah’s median house price increased by 2.2% last year to $685,000 which is fantastic, and it’s not too late to…
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies….
Just don’t tell me the two most common lies of real estate. When a sales agent is asked to price a property for market, they know they must impress the owner in order to obtain the listing. After all, first impressions are everything in a cutthroat industry like real estate. But it is a fine…